Needs Improvement
#9143 of 9,539 schools in CA
Shearer Elementary
Elementary School · Napa Valley Unified
1590 Elm St., Napa, CA 94559
Enrollment
483
Student-Teacher
25.4:1
Score
3.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
483
Student-Teacher
25.4:1
Score
3.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#9,143 of 9,539
In Napa
#19 of 23
public schools
In district
#23 of 26
Napa Valley Unified
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About Shearer Elementary
Shearer Elementary is a public elementary school in Napa, CA, part of Napa Valley Unified. Shearer Elementary serves approximately 483 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 25.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Shearer Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #9,143 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Shearer Elementary show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 3.3 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 5.4
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Shearer Elementary runs 25.4:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
36% of students at Shearer Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Shearer Elementary — Students at Shearer Elementary score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
91.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.6/10.
How Shearer Elementary Compares
See how Shearer Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1590 Elm St., Napa, CA 94559
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Shearer Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BLUE OAK SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is VERITAS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 6.2/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Napa Valley Language Academy (rated 5.9/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Napa, see our Napa schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Napa Christian Campus of Education Napa | 0.4 mi | — |
| NAPA CHRISTIAN CAMPUS OF EDUCATION Napa | 0.5 mi | 7.0 |
| BLUE OAK SCHOOL Napa | 0.6 mi | 6.9 |
| HOPPER CREEK MONTESSORI Napa | 0.6 mi | — |
| Napa County Juvenile Hall/Court Napa | 0.5 mi | — |
| New Technology High Napa | 1.0 mi | 6.1 |
| THE OXBOW SCHOOL Napa | 0.9 mi | 7.1 |
| Kolbe Academy Napa | 1.1 mi | — |
| Napa Valley Language Academy Napa | 0.9 mi | 5.9 |
| Snow Elementary Napa | 1.1 mi | 3.0 |
| Alta Heights Elementary Napa | 1.3 mi | 5.9 |
| New Beginnings Napa | 1.2 mi | — |
| Napa High Napa | 1.5 mi | 5.1 |
| VERITAS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Napa | 1.3 mi | 6.2 |
| McPherson Elementary Napa | 1.8 mi | 2.7 |
| Valley Oak High Napa | 1.8 mi | 5.0 |
| Napa Valley Independent Studies Napa | 1.8 mi | 6.1 |
| Phillips Elementary Napa | 1.5 mi | 4.0 |
| Silverado Middle Napa | 1.6 mi | 3.4 |
| NATURE'S WAY MONTESSORI Napa | 1.7 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94559 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$100,559
Median Home Value
$877,100
Median Rent
$2,044/mo
Population
27,828
College Educated
37.2%
Homeownership
49.9%
Avg Commute
24.9 min
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Median Age
39.1
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| Cypress School of the Arts Hesperia, CA | 3.3 |
| Green Tree East Elementary Victorville, CA | 3.3 |
| Hacienda Elementary California City, CA | 3.3 |
| Hoopa Valley Elementary Hoopa, CA | 3.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Shearer Elementary
What grades does Shearer Elementary serve?
Shearer Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Shearer Elementary?
Shearer Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 483 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shearer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Shearer Elementary is 25.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shearer Elementary rank in CA?
Shearer Elementary ranks #9,143 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Shearer Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Shearer Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Shearer Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shearer Elementary has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Shearer Elementary a charter school?
No, Shearer Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shearer Elementary a Title I school?
No, Shearer Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shearer Elementary?
91.5% of students at Shearer Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 483
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Napa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.8%
- Phone
- (707) 253-3508
Resources & Links
District
Napa Valley Unified- District Enrollment
- 16,116
- Schools in District
- 26
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,673
- District Rank
- #23 of 26
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